1916
Gilbert
2006
Gilbert Andrew Peck
June 19, 1916 — March 30, 2006
UPTON - Gilbert Andrew Peck, 89, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 30, with a smile on his face and holding the hand of a beloved friend. He joins his wife of 67 years, Dorothea (Krome) Peck, who passed away in June, 2005.
Mr. Peck was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 19, 1916, one of six children of John Burt and Mary Jane (Newell) Peck. He retired in 1972 from Carrier Corporation, where he was the branch manager for the Paterson, New Jersey office. He and his wife moved to Phoenix, AZ and lived there for 15 years. In 1987 they moved to Upton to be near family.
Mr. Peck was baptized by immersion as a 12 year old boy in the Grace Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York. His father was the Sunday School Superintendent for 25 years and Mr. Peck had perfect attendance in Sunday School for 6 consecutive years. He was an active member of the United Parish of Upton, serving on the Finance Committee and Diaconate Board. He was also a member of the Upton Council on Aging and the Upton Historical Society, and he assisted the Upton Salvation Army unit. He was an ordained deacon in the United Presbyterian Church since 1958.
Mr. Peck leaves a daughter Marilyn (Peck) Holman and her husband Alfred of Upton, founders of the Upton and Mendon Town Crier; a son, Gilbert Carl Peck and his wife Mary Anne of Gainesville, FL; one sister, Edith Bassett of Deerfield Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Andy Holman of Upton, Laura Graetz and her husband Randy of Gainesville, and Matthew Peck and his wife Riley Schwass, also of Gainesville, who were married on April 1, 2006, just 2 days after Mr. Peck's passing. He also leaves two great grandchildren, Katie Ella Graetz and John Randall Graetz of Gainesville. He was predeceased by two brothers, Rev. Edward N. Peck and John D. Peck, and two sisters, Grace Buhler and Alberta Johnson.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Upton Ambulance Fund, Box 29, Upton 01568.
in the United Parish Church, Central Square, Upton,
with the Rev. James C. Hensley presiding.
Burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home
Wednesday, April 5, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Mr. Peck was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 19, 1916, one of six children of John Burt and Mary Jane (Newell) Peck. He retired in 1972 from Carrier Corporation, where he was the branch manager for the Paterson, New Jersey office. He and his wife moved to Phoenix, AZ and lived there for 15 years. In 1987 they moved to Upton to be near family.
Mr. Peck was baptized by immersion as a 12 year old boy in the Grace Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York. His father was the Sunday School Superintendent for 25 years and Mr. Peck had perfect attendance in Sunday School for 6 consecutive years. He was an active member of the United Parish of Upton, serving on the Finance Committee and Diaconate Board. He was also a member of the Upton Council on Aging and the Upton Historical Society, and he assisted the Upton Salvation Army unit. He was an ordained deacon in the United Presbyterian Church since 1958.
Mr. Peck leaves a daughter Marilyn (Peck) Holman and her husband Alfred of Upton, founders of the Upton and Mendon Town Crier; a son, Gilbert Carl Peck and his wife Mary Anne of Gainesville, FL; one sister, Edith Bassett of Deerfield Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Andy Holman of Upton, Laura Graetz and her husband Randy of Gainesville, and Matthew Peck and his wife Riley Schwass, also of Gainesville, who were married on April 1, 2006, just 2 days after Mr. Peck's passing. He also leaves two great grandchildren, Katie Ella Graetz and John Randall Graetz of Gainesville. He was predeceased by two brothers, Rev. Edward N. Peck and John D. Peck, and two sisters, Grace Buhler and Alberta Johnson.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Upton Ambulance Fund, Box 29, Upton 01568.
Service Details
Funeral services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 6,in the United Parish Church, Central Square, Upton,
with the Rev. James C. Hensley presiding.
Burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home
Wednesday, April 5, from 4 to 7 p.m.
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